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Ohio State vs. Wisconsin prediction: Why Wisconsin is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Ohio State vs Wisconsin predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Wisconsin will face Ohio State in men's college basketball action at Kohl Center on Saturday, beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Wisconsin as the most likely winner of the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Ohio State and Wisconsin 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Wisconsin a 69% chance of defeating Ohio State. Our predicted final score has Wisconsin winning 79-74.
According to our model, Wisconsin (-4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 155.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ohio State | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-102) | -4.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +184 | -218 |
| Total | o155.5 (-105) | u155.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wisconsin -4.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Wisconsin | -218 |
| Total | Under 155.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Wisconsin -4.5 at the spread.
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Wisconsin and Ohio State at Kohl Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Kohl Center
Conclusion
We predict Wisconsin, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat Ohio State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Ohio State vs. Wisconsin insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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